Groundsperson

Posted: 11/09/2025
- Closing Date: 21/09/2025
- Job Type: Permanent - Part Time
- Location: Maitland
- Job Category: School Support Staff (Ancillary)

**Groundsperson - Permanent Part-Time (22.5 hours per week)**
**All Saints' College, Maitland**

All Saints' College, Maitland, is seeking a committed and enthusiastic **Groundsperson** to join our team on a **permanent part-time basis (22.5 hours per week)**.

All Saints' College is a coeducational Catholic secondary school for Years 7-12 and part of the Maitland-Newcastle Diocese. As the largest school in the Diocese — and one of the largest Catholic schools in New South Wales — we educate approximately 1,250 students, supported by over 190 staff across two campuses. Years 7-10 are based at the Junior Campus, while Years 11-12 are located at the nearby Senior Campus.

Guided by our Vision, _"Together we serve as faith-filled learners, seeking an authentic connection with Christ"_, we are a community built on the core values of **Seek, Serve, Learn, and Connect**. These values shape every aspect of life at All Saints' and are central to the development of both students and staff.

At All Saints' College, we are committed to educational excellence through a diverse range of learning, creative, sporting, and faith-based opportunities. Our goal is to nurture lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and individuals who build strong relationships and make meaningful contributions to their communities.

The Groundsperson under the direction of the principal contributes to the effective and efficient operation and environment of the school by providing a high level of maintenance and upkeep of the schools' grounds. The Groundsperson will be required to support the school with (including but not limited to) building and grounds maintenance, cleaning and opening/closing the school premises.

**Desired Skills and Experience**:
**EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA**
- Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school
- Demonstrated experience performing maintenance tasks unsupervised;
- Demonstrated ability to manage the school's maintenance program;
- Experience in managing and maintaining school grounds and buildings or similar experience ;
- Experience or willingness to comply with relevant security provisions;
- Demonstrated understanding of current Work Health and Safety requirements.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Certificate III or Trade Certificate in relevant field (desirable)
- Current paid Working with Children Check (WWCC) number

**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**

Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.

**BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US**
- Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
- A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C's apply)
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Training and staff development programs
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees
- Leave Portability (T&C's Apply)

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION**

**TO APPLY**
- Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
- Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response is addressed under each heading and each criteria is no longer than 300 words.

Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.

**Applications close: Sunday 21st September 2025 at 11.59pm**

**_Additional information_**
- The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese's Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese's Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation._